Spanish phrase
Doña ~.
Meaning
Ms. ___.
When to use it
A formal honorific used before a woman's name. Used in news and official documents to refer respectfully and neutrally to a woman.
Example dialogue
Doña Fernández anunció que retrasará la firma hasta aclarar los términos.
Ms. Fernández announced that she will postpone the signing until the terms are clarified.
Entendido, mantendremos la firma en espera hasta la confirmación.
Understood, we will keep the signing on hold until confirmation.